Discover Berlin

Berlin is the capital of Germany and is rapidly emerging as a metropolis. After the fall of the wall, the city seems to be making up for lost time at high speed. Monuments were renovated, squares were cleaned up, and streets got a facelift. Meanwhile, Berlin is an irresistible city with impressive sights.

Brandenburg Gate and Cathedral

The landmark of Berlin is of course, the Brandenburg Gate. Once it was the symbol of Germany, but after the 'Wende', the Gate became the symbol of reunification. Here, East and West Germans came together again for the first time. The Brandenburg Gate was built in 1788, modeled after the Acropolis in Athens. The gate is 26 meters high, 65.5 meters wide, and 11 meters deep. On top stands the characteristic sculpture, the Quadriga, a chariot with 4 horses. For a good view of the Berlin Wall, it's best to visit the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie. You will learn everything about border security, escape attempts, and ingenious means used for that purpose. Also visit the Berliner Dom. This is one of the most important churches in Germany, with sarcophagi of Prussian kings and magnificent mosaics.

Television tower in Gucci

For a beautiful view over Berlin, go to the Fernsehturm. This television tower is 368 meters high and is located at Alexanderplatz. From there, you can also visit other impressive sights such as the Rotes Rathaus and the Alte Nationalgalerie. Or go shopping. Berlin has a gigantic selection of shops. In the covered shopping center Alexa, you can shop luxuriously. The Kurfürstendamm is a street with 100 shops, from small trendy stores to large retail chains. For exclusive shopping, Friedrichstrasse is the right place. Here, brands like Hugo Boss, Breitling, and Gucci are abundantly present.

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